When Mike Matas and Sharon Hwang decided to go on an epic road trip from San Francisco to New York City, they thought it would be fun to make a lasting record of it. We're glad they did, because this time lapse is enough to inspire anyone to hit the road and leave their cares behind.

Matas took thousands of photographs during the trip, but compiled 5,000 of them into this beautiful 3-minute time lapse. Combined with illustrations by Hwang and music by the couple's buddy Patrick Brooks, the video provides an amazing glimpse into their trip. It makes me want to plan a road trip so bad.[Vimeo]